The Battle of Yorktown 1781 marked a decisive American victory in the Revolutionary War, where George Washington's strategy at Battle of Yorktown successfully trapped British General Charles Cornwallis, leading to American independence.
- The battle lasted from September 28 to October 19, 1781, in Yorktown, Virginia
- Washington's deceptive strategy involved feigning an attack on New York while secretly moving south
- The combined American and French forces successfully besieged Cornwallis's army
- This victory directly led to peace negotiations and American independence in 1783
- The battle demonstrated Washington's tactical brilliance and strategic leadership
